Super League A delivered a weekend of high-intensity clashes, with Durb-Bell narrowly edging SK Walmers 27–24 in a thrilling away fixture. This win keeps Durb-Bell at the top of the log with 47 points, maintaining their unbeaten run and extending their lead. Villager also held firm in second place after a solid 39–22 away win over Helderberg, scoring six tries to Helderberg’s four. False Bay’s 50–44 away victory over Union Milnerton was a high-scoring affair, with both teams crossing the whitewash multiple times. This result helped False Bay stay in fourth, while Union Milnerton dropped further behind in 10th. Brackenfell’s 33–10 win over St Georges was a much-needed boost, moving them up to 11th, while St Georges remain winless at the bottom. Hamiltons, meanwhile, kept their title hopes alive with a 26–10 away win at Van Der Stel, keeping them in third place and level on win percentage with Villager.
In Super League B, Belhar made a strong statement with a dominant 50–15 home win over Hands and Heart, scoring eight tries and moving to the top of the log, tied on 41 points with Franschhoek. Franschhoek also kept pace with a 37–24 win over Vineyards, with both teams scoring four tries, but Franschhoek’s superior execution made the difference. Kraaifontein’s emphatic 61–19 win over Hamlets, featuring nine tries, pushed them into third place, just two points off the top. Primrose scored a big win over Kylemore keeping them in fourth and firmly in the top six. Collegians, despite not playing, slipped to sixth as Goodwood dropped out of the top six after their 39–27 loss to Macassar. NTK’s 29–24 win over CPUT keeps them in seventh, just outside the playoff spots in a tightly contested mid-table.
Super League C saw Young Peoples continue their unbeaten run with a 43–17 home win over Eersterivier, securing a bonus point with six tries and staying second on the log with a game in hand. All Saints climbed to the top of the table after a 26–19 away win over Gardens, leapfrogging them in the standings. Atlantis also impressed with a 36–10 win over Strand United, scoring five tries and moving into the top eight. Violets edged Langa 23–17 away, keeping their top-six hopes alive. Rangers’ 30–26 win over Caledonian Roses and Scottsdene’s 30–22 victory over Strand helped both teams consolidate their positions in the top six. Pniel Villagers’ 34–19 win over Busy Bees keeps them in contention, while Delft and Caledonian Roses will need strong finishes to push for a higher spot.
In the Paarl Region, Riverstones solidified their second-place position with an 18–0 away win over Lower Paarl, who remain top despite the loss. Violets Paarl’s 33–27 away win over Paarl Rangers was a crucial result, moving them up to fourth and closing the gap on the top three. Drakenstein’s 33–0 win over Young Standards was a confidence booster, but they remain seventh. Simondium edged Perel United 17–12 in a tight contest, keeping them in sixth place. Young Standards and Perel United remain at the bottom of the table, both with just one win each this season.
In the City League, Silverleaf secured a solid 32–15 home win over Blakes, scoring five tries to three. This result keeps Silverleaf in sixth place and within reach of the top five. Blakes, meanwhile, continue to struggle near the bottom of the standings.
The Promotion League kicked off with a strong showing from Watsonia, who beat Fisantekraaal 32–16 away, scoring five tries and moving to the top of the early standings. Blue Stars also impressed with a 29–19 win over Rocklands, while Sir Lowrians comfortably dispatched Masiphumelele 22–0. These early results suggest a competitive campaign ahead, with Watsonia and Blue Stars setting the pace.
In the Challenge Cup, Blue Jets edged GB Pioneers 30–29 in a nail-biting away win, scoring five tries to four. This result puts Blue Jets at the top of the Challenge Cup standings with five points and a strong start to their campaign.
Across the leagues, several trends are emerging. Durb-Bell and Young Peoples are on impressive winning streaks, showing consistency in both attack and defence. On the other hand, teams like St Georges and Kylemore are struggling to find form, with consecutive losses putting pressure on their coaching staff. High-scoring matches like Primrose’s over Kylemore and False Bay’s 50–44 thriller against Union Milnerton highlight the attacking flair on display, while close contests such as SK Walmers vs Durb-Bell and Blue Jets vs GB Pioneers show the fine margins that can decide a season. As the leagues approach the business end, every point and bonus point will be crucial in the race for playoff spots.